One-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Baldwin Park, California

• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center (9:00am – 11:00am) – Start your day by volunteering at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center. Assist in taking care of animals by feeding, cleaning, and walking them. This animal care center takes care of lost, abandoned, and stray animals in Baldwin Park while finding forever homes for them.
• Heritage Park Baldwin Park (11:30am – 1:00pm) – Head over to the Heritage Park Baldwin Park to volunteer in their community garden. Help maintain the garden by planting, pruning, and harvesting while learning about sustainable gardening practices. This park also serves as a historic site that offers guided tours that are worth checking out after your volunteering stint.
• Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (2:00pm – 4:00pm) – Volunteer in Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education by teaching English to non-native speakers. Engage in fascinating conversations with students from all over the world as you help them improve their language skills.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Baldwin Park Animal Care Center (2 hours, free)
• Heritage Park Baldwin Park (1.5 hours, free)
• Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs (4.5 hours, free)

Transportation

To get around Baldwin Park, renting a car is the best option although buses are also available but might not take you exactly where you want to go. Estimate spending around $30-$40 on car rentals.

Useful tips

If you have more time, explore Baldwin Park’s various parks such as Morgan Park and Esther Snyder Community Center for more volunteering opportunities. You can also visit the Baldwin Park Historical Society Museum if you're interested in Baldwin Park's history. If you have less time, skip the volunteer activity in Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education.

Airports

Baldwin Park’s nearest airport is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) which is about 40 minutes away from the city center by car. Another nearby airport is the Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank which is around 35 minutes away.